Book Excerpt
A sharp
knock sounded on the door, and Cat wondered who had come to complain to Simon
about the part they’d been given. She’d been doing exactly that for six, long
years.
Before
Simon could respond, Dmitri Fedorov stepped into the room with a commanding presence
and walked right past Cat as if she wasn’t even there. Normally, she’d be
worried if the artistic director entered a room and didn’t acknowledge her. But
this time, she wasn’t so concerned. It gave her the perfect opportunity to gawk
at his tight ass in his worn jeans.
“How did
everything go?” he asked in a deep, gravelly voice, forgoing a formal greeting
and any pleasantries.
“Well
enough.” Simon sat up straighter in his chair. A ballet god like Dmitri Fedorov
wasn’t someone to be casual with, even if you were an assistant artistic
director with a decent career of your own, like Simon. “They are pleased to
have you on board, and they are anxious to start their season.”
Dmitri
rested his cane against his leg and rubbed his palms together. “Hopefully
they’re as eager to start as I am.”
“I’m sure
they are.” Simon motioned to where Cat stood behind him. “In fact, Catherine
came by to tell me how excited she is to tackle the role of Clara.”
At the
mention of her name, Cat pried her eyes away from her new boss’s derriere just
in time for him to turn around and face her. While she was careful to hide her
appraisal of his body, Dmitri was not as shy. His gaze raked over her,
examining her from the blunt tips of her pointe shoes to her brown hair wound
into a neat bun. Self-consciously, she tugged at her powder blue wrap sweater.
She
swallowed hard, feeling faint under his intense perusal.
“This Nutcracker is a very important show for
me. It’s the start of my new career and my chance to prove myself.” He took a
few steps toward her, stopping only a few inches from where she stood. “I’m
counting on you.”
With that,
he turned and left the room. Cat pulled her eyebrows together as she stared
into his wake. Had Dmitri been sizing her up as a dancer or appreciating the
way she looked in a leotard and tights? Was he trying to intimidate her with
his “I’m counting on you” remark, or was he expressing the faith he had in her
abilities?
About the Book
Title: Sweet
Author: Lisa Hahn
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Cat Brown spends the first six years of
her career as one of the lowest-ranking members of the Bretton Falls
Ballet. Despite the dancer’s undisputable talent, artistic director
Lillian Smith insists Cat is too short for a leading role. When Lillian
is forced to retire, world-renowned ballet dancer Dmitri Fedorov takes
over and casts Cat as the premier performer in his first production with
the company. Cat struggles to fend off a host of distractions as she
prepares for the most important role of her career: the most
insurmountable of which is her instant attraction to the new boss.
Dmitri, once known for his theatrical
performances and womanizing proclivities, disappears into seclusion
after a horrific car accident shatters his knee and renders him unable
to dance. Looking to escape the constant reminders of how far he’s
fallen, Dmitri escapes to Bretton Falls in hopes of elevating the small
ballet company there to international prestige. The task proves to be
more challenging than Dmitri had bargained for when his surprising
interest in Cat Brown becomes fodder for gossip among the company.
Cat and Dmitri both have a lot riding on their upcoming production of The Nutcracker,
knowing that their careers depend upon the outcome. However, the
biggest challenge they face will be staying away from one another.
Author Bio
Lisa Hahn writes romance novels across
multiple sub-genres. She’s interested in stories that take place in
either small towns or strange worlds, and she strives to create honest,
passionate characters her readers can relate to.
Currently, Lisa and her husband live in
northern New Jersey with their two dogs (Jonas and Cassie) and their cat
(Blueberry). When she’s not writing, Lisa can be found reading,
practicing yoga, working out, watching professional wrestling, stitching
a piece of embroidery, making/eating vegan food, and rooting for the
Seattle Seahawks.
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